Terms of Membership

Please read the following carefully. Your acceptance to these terms means that you have read and understand the content of this Memo of Understanding. You acknowledge and agree to adhere to the aforementioned requirements put forth within these terms.

Mid-South Cargo Security Council members are afforded the following benefits:

Monthly meetings with Industrial Recognized and Respected Speakers

Meet and Network with other Security Professionals in the Industry

Access to the Cargo Major Theft Task Force Investigators

Shared common resources and data to combat Cargo Theft

Security Vendor Participation

Reference to other active National Cargo Task Forces

Beside what benefits membership affords it members, confidentiality is imperative concerning privileged information that is shared and discussed with its members. For a member to vote in any election or to have a voice with the MSCSC they must be a member in good standing and have a current membership. There will be only one vote per membership.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO THE ASSOCIATE (VENDOR) MEMBERSHIP ONLY

Associate (Vendor) Membership Includes:

Attendance to all general open meetings

Allowed to invite as many as two industry related guest

Special consideration may be given for additional guest with prior Council approval

Access to Board and Task Force members

Participation in any fund raising event

Actively participate in special council advisor boards when selected

An approved vendor allowed to participate and set up an exhibit during special events but must pay for vendor cost associated with the special event (Membership Special Rate consideration may apply)

Mid-South Cargo Security Council Associate (Vendor) Members are responsible for the following roles:

Promote and Support the growth of the Mid-South Cargo Security Council

Sponsor a monthly meeting location, meal selection, and speaker

Presentation is to be educational to the industry

Vendors can co-sponsor a meeting

Attendees will reimburse the Council for their meal

Sponsor guest speakers for major events

Mid-South Cargo Security Council Associate (Vendor) Members will agree and be in compliance to the following rules:

Will not conduct company business during meetings

Will be responsible for guest actions

Will maintain confidentiality for any disclosure deemed proprietary or sensitive in nature information, data, and materials, etc.

This will serve as a non-disclosure agreement

Will not be given membership roster

Will not use the membership for a solicitation platform

Will be a member in good standing

Will forfeit membership at the Council’s discretion

if not in good standing,

for inappropriate conduct,

And failure to follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the Mid-South Cargo Security Council.

Council approval is required for applying for future membership if membership is forfeited.

If membership is forfeited there will not be any re-imbursement of membership dues